standing

• Adjectif désignant quelque chose de permanent, de continu ou de vertical, comme une ovation debout ou une plaisanterie récurrente.

An adjective referring to something that is permanent, ongoing, or upright, such as a standing ovation or standing joke.

1. Remaining in placeB1formal

   Remaining in the same position or state, not moved or changed.

   Restant en place

   • The standing water in the yard attracted mosquitoes.
   • There were standing orders for supplies to be delivered weekly.
   • The standing army was ready for deployment.

   Synonymesfixedimmobilestaticstationarystillunmoving

   Antonymeschangingmoving

2. Permanent or ongoingB2formal

   Continuing over time without change; established.

   permanent, durable

   • They have a standing invitation to our house.
   • This is a standing rule in our organization.
   • He holds a standing position on the committee.

   Synonymesconstantcontinuingenduringestablishedfixedindefinitelastingongoingpermanentperpetual

   Antonymesephemeralfleetingimpermanentmomentarytemporarytransient

3. Standing ovationB2formal

   Applause where the audience stands up to show strong approval.

   ovation debout

   • The singer received a standing ovation after her performance.
   • The audience gave the speaker a standing ovation.
   • His speech earned a well-deserved standing ovation.

• Position, statut ou réputation aux yeux des autres, ou action de se tenir debout.

A noun referring to one's position, status, or reputation in the eyes of others, or the act of remaining upright.

indénombrable

1. Reputation or statusB2formal

   The level of esteem or social position that someone or something has.

   Réputation ou statut

   • He has a high standing in the business community.
   • The university has an excellent academic standing.
   • Her standing among colleagues improved after the promotion.

   Synonymesesteemfootingpositionprestigerankreputationreputestationstaturestatus

   Antonymesdisreputeinsignificancelowlinessobscurityunimportance

2. Duration or continuityB2formal

   The length of time something has existed or continued.

   durée, ancienneté

   • This is a standing invitation to visit anytime.
   • They have a standing order for office supplies.
   • The dispute has been of long standing.

   Synonymescontinuancedurationexistencetenureterm

3. Permanent arrangementB2formal

   Something that is fixed or ongoing, not temporary.

   disposition permanente

   • We have a standing meeting every Monday.
   • This is a standing joke among friends.
   • He holds a standing position on the committee.

   Synonymescontinuancedurationendurancepermanencestability

• Verbe signifiant se tenir droit sur ses pieds ou rester immobile en position verticale, ou encore demeurer dans un état ou un lieu donné.

A verb used to indicate the act of being upright on one's feet or remaining stationary in an upright position.

verbe irrégulier

1. Be on feetA1formal

   To be in an upright position supported by one's feet.

   Être debout

   • Please stand up when the teacher enters.
   • She stood by the window looking outside.
   • He stood still during the national anthem.

   Antonymescrouchkneelliesitsquat

2. Tolerate or endureB1informal

   To be able to bear something unpleasant or difficult.

   supporter, tolérer

   • I can't stand loud music.
   • She can't stand being late.
   • He stands no chance of winning the race.

   Synonymesabidebearbrookendurestomachtaketoleratewithstand

   Antonymesenjoyloverelishsavor

3. Take or maintain positionB2formal

   To take or maintain a particular attitude, position, or course of action.

   adopter une position

   • I stand corrected on that point.
   • She stands accused of theft.
   • We must stand firm against injustice.

   Synonymesabidebecontinueholdpersistremainstay

Variantes phrasalstand bystand forstand instand outstand up